People with disabilities fear service cuts as Trump’s DOJ questions legal practices

The Department of Justice has issued a legal opinion reversing decades of precedent by stating that federal disability rights laws do not require states to provide home-based services over institutional care. This shift has sparked fears among advocacy groups and individuals that millions of people with disabilities face increased risks of forced institutionalization and significant cuts to essential Medicaid support. Consequently, the decision is anticipated to trigger intense legal battles between the federal government, states, and disability rights advocates regarding the enforcement of community integration mandates.

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All articles from 12 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.